Hot Stocks

The stock market changes from minute to minute, and what’s hot today may not be hot tomorrow. Our expert analysts spot hot stocks that are heating up before the crowd swoops in to bid prices higher, and our journalists sift through the noise to shine a light on trending investments -- in spaces ranging from quantum computing to marijuana stocks -- to determine whether they’re actually worth your time.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Heads Higher as CEO Steps Down

Valeant saw its stock jump on Monday following news that current CEO J. Michael Pearson will be stepping down when a replacement is found.

Vitae Pharmaceuticals Inc (VTAE) Stock Skyrockets on Promising Psoriasis Drug

Vitae Pharma saw its stock skyrocket on Thursday on positive phase 2a clinical trial results from its new psoriatic drug.

Is Groupon Inc Back Now That GRPN Stock Has Doubled?

Groupon Inc (NASDAQ:GRPN) was the poster child of the Web 2.0 age. But after GRPN stock imploded in 2012, it never recovered. Could this be its comeback?

Why Apple Inc. (AAPL), HD Supply Holdings Inc (HDS) and Mead Johnson Nutrition Co (MJN) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

The trading sessions before the Fed meeting was a little boring day, but today's showings from AAPL, HDS and MJN were anything but.

8 Slick Competitors for the Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is generating lots of hype for TSLA stock, but the competition is exciting, too. Here's how other electric vehicles like the Chevy Bolt and BMW i3 stack up.

The Fresh Market Inc (TFM) Buyout: What This Means for SFM, WFM and KR

The buyout of The Fresh Market may be the first move in an organics industry consolidation.

Target Corporation: Will the Internet Power TGT Even Higher?

Target stock can keep pushing higher, but only if TGT's e-commerce operations keep growing like a weed while becoming more efficient.

Tesla Motors Inc Roars Ahead After Analyst Upgrade (TSLA)

After starting the year out on the rocks, Tesla Motors is beginning to make a strong comeback. Tesla's latest move is backed by this upgrade on TSLA stock

Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (HOT) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

While the markets were fairly flat, the gains posted today by DDD, hotel operator HOT and electric car maker TSLA were not.

GoPro Inc (GPRO) and Fitbit Inc (FIT): One’s a Fad and One’s for Real

GoPro (GPRO) stock and Fitbit (FIT) stock have a lot of similarities, and are frequently compared to one another. Fair, but one of the two is actually worth buying.

Why Chevron Corporation (CVX), Express, Inc. (EXPR) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Oil's bullishness is an ideal segue into exploring some of today's best stocks, which include CVX, EXPR and VRX.

Why Alphabet Inc’s (GOOG, GOOGL) Newest Hire Doesn’t Mean Much For Google Stock

Chris Poole may lend some of his expertise to GOOGL's social media projects, but it’s unlikely his presence will be the driving factor behind Google stock catching up to Facebook.

Why Apple Inc. (AAPL) Needs to Be More Like Facebook Inc (FB)

Apple (AAPL) should absolutely throw money at its problems ... but maybe it should let Facebook (FB) be its guide on that front.

Amazon.com, Inc.: A Big Move Could Be Brewing (AMZN)

Looking to trade Amazon stock? Here's your guidebook and plausible outcome for its current technical situation.

It’s Not too Late to Buy These 5 Oil Stocks

If you invest in them with money you're prepared to lose, these five oil stocks to buy can be multi-baggers in your portfolio.

What Can Push Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL) Stock to the Next Level?

Google stock could find growth from some of its lesser-known moonshots, but that likely won't happen in the immediate future.

WMT Stock: 2 Big Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart will never win in a race against Amazon in the online retailing space, which is the more reason why profitability could continue to erode.

Even Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Is Scrambling to Save Cash

Exxon Mobil's cut to capital spending doesn't change the story on the XOM stock price. The market knew this was coming.

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd: KORS Gets a Boost, But Don’t Overdo It!

KORS stock has suddenly become a Wall Street darling after an impressive Q3, but it still faces hurdles as the retail markets remain unsteady.